Supplier Development Manager - Manufacturing

Make your mark at the world\’s largest HVAC company! The Supplier Development Manager will lead a small team that is focused on supplier development and performance. Complete technical analytical assessments and reports to identify supplier quality &/or performance issues within current supply base as well as evaluation of potential future suppliers. Work on-site with suppliers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. Evaluate engineering design producibility as well as design to cost to drive drawing changes that will aid in a supplier\’s capabilities to perform and reduce cost. Work closely with strategic sourcing and procurement as well as DAA\’s business unit\’s Materials, Engineering and Manufacturing organizations. Support development of informational processes and channels of communication. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Remote but will require 50-75% travel. What you will do: Strategic Supplier onboarding & improvement efforts Complete technical supplier assessments relating to manufacturing capability (machinery, tooling, processes), quality, workforce, capacity, continuous improvement, and sub-tier management. Review &/or develop supplier capacity analysis and tools. Develop, initiate and maintain supplier specific development plans. Develop, initiate and maintain supplier specific KPI performance management. Deploy risk mitigation plans. Monitor, support &/or facilitate continuous improvement events and initiatives. Review engineering designs as related to a specific supplier\’s capabilities and facilitate producibility and design to cost changes. Review new product introduction designs for producibility and design to cost. Investigate problem jobs and participate in solutions to improve product quality and recover expenses incurred by Daikin that are the responsibility of the supplier. Conduct presentations to internal customers and business unit management Partner cross functionally to help deliver the organization\’s strategic goals. What\’s in it for you: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best Requirements: Bachelor\’s degree in engineering or related field 5+ years of related field operations/Supply Chain experience on manufacturing products, controls and systems. Ability to construct and review capacity analysis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position Benefits: Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions Company provided life insurance + optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage Short-term and long-term disability 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidays Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrual Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state, and local law Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $113,800 – 188,300 + 20% bonus. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade in which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr